Translation guide
The most common word is トイレットペーパー. In casual or spoken contexts, トイレペーパー is also used. The traditional Japanese term ちり紙 is less common today but still understood.
The paper product used in a toilet for personal hygiene after using the toilet.
The standard, most common word for toilet paper in Japan. Used in all contexts.
トイレットペーパーが切れた。
We're out of toilet paper.
トイレットペーパーを買ってきて。
Please buy some toilet paper.
A shortened, casual version of トイレットペーパー. Common in everyday speech.
トイレペーパー、どこにある？
Where's the toilet paper?
Traditional Japanese term for coarse tissue paper, historically used as toilet paper. Now somewhat dated, but still understood. May refer to cheap, rough paper.
昔はちり紙を使っていた。
In the past, people used chirigami.